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I found this to be a good read. I like how it has a parts list. This antenna has been scaled down in size. I already have my full size elements and a 20 ft boom. Although I might try the smaller antenna I would like to finish the full size beam first, since I have gone this far. Oh I am using 3/4 aluminum tubing that steps down to 1/2 and then to 3/8. Yes I am split feeding with a 1:1 current Balun. I mainly want to see if I can increase my gain in one direction. My single element worked good and was directional somewhat. I just wanted to see the diffrence. I can go with a reflector and driven too. Which is better? Mind you this antenna is experimental and is not designed to stay up for ten years. I just have a fold down tower and it makes it easy to play with my antennas.

[QUOTE="AE5RD, post: 114151, member: 265"] [b]antenna[/b] I found this to be a good read. I like how it has a parts list. This antenna has been scaled down in size. I already have my full size elements and a 20 ft boom. Although I might try the smaller antenna I would like to finish the full size beam first, since I have gone this far. Oh I am using 3/4 aluminum tubing that steps down to 1/2 and then to 3/8. Yes I am split feeding with a 1:1 current Balun. I mainly want to see if I can increase my gain in one direction. My single element worked good and was directional somewhat. I just wanted to see the diffrence. I can go with a reflector and driven too. Which is better? Mind you this antenna is experimental and is not designed to stay up for ten years. I just have a fold down tower and it makes it easy to play with my antennas. [/QUOTE]

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